About This Product

We hope you will love this new version; as it was inspired by you, our devoted clients! (DSH sfX-treme can be classified as one of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance when worn as a “perfume”).

7 reviews for DSH Special Formula X-treme

Amazing, subtle intoxicating scent that never fails to get “what are you wearing?.”as a response

5 out of 5

Devans5421(verified owner) – May 20, 2013:

Had to do an extra purchase as a “shower gift” related to my friend wanted it to be her scent for her wedding day!

5 out of 5

lszolly – May 25, 2013:

The best “your skin but better” scent I’ve ever found. It’s like a fine Egyptian musk, but less sweet, and ever so slightly salty on my skin. Wearing it is like being enveloped in a favorite cashmere sweater. Having tried many ‘clean’ scents like Perfect Veil, Amazing Grace, and Glow, I can say that, for me, this one is, for me, gentler, more natural, and simply better. When I’m feeling overwhelmed and want something light, clean, and uncomplicated, I reach for this fragrance. Love it.

5 out of 5

craigvideo(verified owner) – July 19, 2013:

SPECIAL FORMULA X-TREME
When you find a product that’s really right for you, you tend to remember where and how you found it. I was waiting for my wife in her doctor’s office and picked up the closest reading matter, Prevention magazine. Not really my cup of tea, but I started browsing and came across an article with a headline something like, You’re Not A Perfume Person. Since I wasn’t, I read the article which described Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s Special Formula X-Treme. What I found interesting was that the formula was said to smell different on everyone and was not a “perfume.” I ordered a bottle in 2011 and have been re-ordering ever since. Ms. Hurwitz describes the product as a “skin scent” and that’s an accurate description. It takes on an aroma & resonance that’s based on your particular body chemistry. I don’t think anyone could describe it using typical fragrance related terms such as citrus, flowery, sweet, etc. The closest I can come is to say, “fresh with a hint of musk.” My wife not only likes the way it works on me, but has also taken to wearing it herself and though it’s good on me, it’s even better on her! A product that customizes itself to fit you and your spouse and makes you both feel just that much better–well worth the price.

5 out of 5

wavadas@hotmail.com(verified owner) – November 25, 2013:

Because memories can be so strongly associated with scents, I decided to wear the same fragrance every time I see my grandson and now his little sister. This is the scent I chose so they will always associate it with their grandmother!

5 out of 5

cona333@gmail.com(verified owner) – November 28, 2014:

I first purchased this about 6-7 yrs ago after my favorite, Make your own scented oil store, closed. I was devastated because I had been wearing my scent for years and literally was always complemented when I wore it.
After an exhaustive perfume/Oil store search I discovered, DSH. I ordered this scent, and a a few more over the years, and this scent I will continue to keep purchasing again and again. It truly does something ,magical on your skin. It’s warm, subtle and a true Gem in the world of fragrance. Plus it is invaluable if you’d like to layer with it and start 1st with this one as your base. It only enhances and warms whatever you layer it with. This one certainly did deserve the it received!!!! DSH, you really know what you’re doing, please keep on keeping on and don’t change.
Sincerely,
a genuine mad scent lover, who knows the real thing when she smells it!

5 out of 5

cona333@gmail.com(verified owner) – February 28, 2015:

Hi DSH Team! You are the best ever. I have been wanting to thank you for sending me a replacement bottle for the faulty one I’d purchased. Your entire approach was so surprisingly wonderful. Outstanding, Customer Service is something that will keep me with a company for years and years to come. You knock it out of the park in that area and all others.
Yes, I bought my favorite scent in the whole world again. My aunt gave me a gift of $, so I decided I’d use it to stock up. I am very ill with a prognosis of only a few more years to live. The more ill I’ve become I found more fragrances disagree with me.
This one is a delight. It only makes me feel good. Like I’m wrapped up in a cloud of sf soft heaven. It is “my scent”. I couldn’t possibly wear any other now.
I love, respect and admire you all on the DSH Team so very much. You treat people like people. You listen. When I had to tell you about my faulty sprayer on my bottle. Your response was with genuine concern. You wrote to me personally and said to never feel bad to let us know these things. We want to know. Your humbleness and genuine words touched me so. Thank you!
Silly I know but I just saw Dawn’s birthday is on Sept. 11 and was thrilled because mine is the 16th! Perfection is something we Virgo’s strive for and she has done such a special thing here. She is a true artist.

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